MTV's Louise Roe Shows the Stylish Side of Bali

As the host of MTV's Plain Jane, style trendsetter Louise Roe spends the majority of her year on the road (she once took 52 flights in five months!), giving confidence-boosting makeovers to girls around the world. She shares her favorite spots from a recent trip to Bali.

As a fashion correspondent for E! and Access Hollywood and a frequent fixture on award-show red carpets, style trendsetter Louise Roe spends the majority of her year on the road (she once took 52 flights in five months!). And as the host of MTV's Plain Jane, she gets to travel the globe giving confidence-boosting makeovers to girls around the world—last season's itinerary included stops in Australia, Barcelona, and Italy's Lake Como. We caught up with Louise after her recent trip to Bali to get the lowdown on all the spots you can't miss in Indonesia.

My Bali journey began at The Mulia hotel. This resort in the southern region of Nusa Dua is the biggest in Bali, and fairly new (it opened in 2013). I had barely checked in before the enormous, ornate pool lured my outside, beckoning me to take a dip. Giant statues and plush chairs line the beachfront pools, adding to the hotel's luxurious feel.

Bali is a place worth rolling out of bed at 5 a.m. to catch the sunrise. My favorite moments were sitting on the balcony early every morning, breathing in the sea air before any other guests had woken up. For a truly breathtaking sunrise, I trekked 30 minutes away to Sanur Beach, not far from Denpasar airport. The ocean was still, and there were a few locals peppering the beach practicing yoga and meditation, which made for a truly peaceful (and awe-inspiring) start to the day.

In search of a quality caffeine kick, I started my shopping day with a stiff macchiato at PT Anomali Coffee (the tastiest flat white I found after two months in Southeast Asia). I headed to the streets of Seminyak, Bali's answer to Notting Hill or Venice Beach—it's filled with juice bars, yoga studios, interior design stores, and fashion boutiques. And don't be fooled by its "beach resort" status: This area of Bali has a lot more to buy than just touristy trinkets. I loved the art and books at Drifter, the cool men's shorts and shirts at Lost in Paradise, and locally crafted homewares at Mercredi.

There are 50,000 temples in Bali, but one particular temple really captured my heart: Pura Geger. It's next to a beautiful stretch of windswept Mengiat Beach that runs along the southeast coast of Nusa Dua, hidden in the treetops right on the coastline. Pura Geger is not a big or grand temple, but its delicately carved architecture is still ornate. It's one of few temples open to the public all day, and when I visited, there was not a soul to be seen. Hinduism is the main religion in Bali, and in this quiet little temple perched atop a hill, Hindu tenants like karma, nirvana (attainment of salvation), and rebirth seemed very palpable to me—far more so than in the more decadent, busy temples in Bali's towns.

High tea is a staple in many of the Asian hotels. I wandered down to a boozy afternoon tea, which is served daily on the terrace, and wobbled off to dinner afterwards. You can choose from a tiered cake stand filled with decadent fondants, macaroons, and cake, or opt for the traditional Balinese service, complete with lemper (sticky rice rolls), jaja (brightly colored coconut confections) and lumpia (spring rolls).

Every local I asked recommended Favela. It's a Brazilian bar that feels like a treehouse, right in the middle of Seminyak. You can't hear anything as you climb the rickety stairs and cross the wooden, ivy-covered bridge, but suddenly the doors open to a secret garden-meets-curiosity shop. The bar is dark and mysterious and I spent a good portion of my time exploring the random objects lining the walls, bookshelves, and tables.

One of my favorite spots was Potato Head Beach Club—a place so cool I left wishing they'd build one in Los Angeles. Designed as a modern take on the Coliseum, the club's two-story crescent building overlooks a lawn and a gorgeous azure pool fronting the ocean. With day beds, scattered bars, and an award-winning restaurant, this place became my favorite hangout in Bali. Try the Potato Head mojito sweetened with sugarcane (along with the burger). And don't forget your bathing suit. Everyone jumps in and out of the pool all night to cool off.